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Obituary for Henry Z. Helmer Sr.

Henry Z. Helmer Sr. died peacefully in his sleep at home with his two sons in San Francisco, California on February 5, 2020 at the age of 66. Two months and 13 days after the passing of his wife of 46 years, Harriette M. Helmer.

 Henry Sr. is survived by his sons, Elijah Henry Z. Helmer Jr., Zelman Ely Helmer, and siblings, Kenneth Helmer and Samuel Helmer. He is preceded in death by Wife, Harriette M. Helmer, Father, Oliver Helmer, Mother, Emandy Helmer and siblings, Russell Helmer, Norman Helmer, and Archie Helmer.

 Henry was born on March 31st, 1953 in Centreville, Mississippi to Oliver and Emandy. He attended Balboa High School and later went on to attend City College of San Francisco.  He met Harriette in 1972 and later went on to wed his high school sweetheart in 1976. After college Henry went to work for Delta Dental Insurance where he was a valued employee for 43 years having retired in 2017.

 Henry was a man of many interests. He enjoyed classic cars and collecting coins. He also enjoyed gardening and his beautiful landscaping and gardens at home are testament to his hard work and green thumb. He was a quiet but strong individual who loved traveling, the outdoors and spending time with his wife and family.

 A funeral is scheduled for February 24th, 2020 at Cypress Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park Newall Chapel, 1383 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014. Services will begin around 5:30 p.m. Pastor Fred Brown will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Henry’s life.